Kilt belt keepers

[Frank McGrath]

I just discovered that my wide kilt belt has two loops that are moveable on the belt but do not unsnap. Are these for looks, or do I run my sporran belt thru these? They look like the belt keepers that cops use to keep their duty rig attached to their pants belt. Any answers? Thanks.

[Tattoo Bradley]

I have a black leather SWK belt, it also has two of these "keepers" as you call them. I've always simply positioned them to the left and right sides of the buckle; simply cosmetic. I can't imagine they have any real purpose. I would certainly rule out the sporran strap idea. That is what the two belt loops on your kilt are for (from what I've always been told.)

[Tartan Hiker]

Yes, what Bradley said. If these are what I think you are describing they should be pushed hard up against the ends of the belt where the leather folds over. If you have a fold at only one end, both should be there. They keep the folded leather as flat as possible.

[Tattoo Bradley]

Yes, what Bradley said. If these are what I think you are describing they should be pushed hard up against the ends of the belt where the leather folds over. If you have a fold at only one end, both should be there. They keep the folded leather as flat as possible.

That's a pretty good idea (putting both on one fold if it's folded at only one end.) I guess the symetrics are what swayed me to do it: one on each side. I may try this and see if I like how it looks or if I'm gonna feel uneven.

[Tattoo Bradley]

Whoops. Duplicate post. Mods please delete.

[Sciuropterus]

One on each side of the buckle.

Some belts, you will notice the keepers are two different sizes, one for the double layer, one for the single layer.

[neo71665]

Mine are one on each side.